Garland County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas
End of Watch Tuesday, April 23, 1991
Add to My HeroesBilly Ray Baruday
Reserve Sergeant Billy Baruday and Captain Floyd Riley were killed when their Hughes TH-55 Osage two-seat helicopter crashed in a wooded area near Traskwood in Saline County.
They were assisting other deputies in the pursuit of several juvenile burglary suspects who had previously escaped custody.
Reserve Sergeant Baruday is survived by his wife, daughter, and stepson.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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Captain Floyd Allen Riley
Garland County Sheriff's Office, AR
EOW: April 23, 1991
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsSgt. Baruday,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Garland County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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